Suzette Mary Anderson Obituary (1947

Suzette Mary Anderson passed away on July 12, 2021, at St Franciscan Hospital in Silverdale from cancer. She was born December 8, 1947, in Escanaba, Michigan, the daughter of Gerald and Anna (Johnson) Pepin and attended Escanaba area schools. Sue was a proud member of the United States Navy and was stationed at various commands throughout the States. While stationed in Washington State she met her husband, Walter Louis Anderson, Jr (Andy). They married on December 14, 1974, at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. Shortly after their marriage they were transferred to Point Mugu, California where after a 10-year career she left the Navy. On January 21, 1977, their first child, Tiffany Marie, was born. Then in October 1978 her family was transferred to Mons Belgium. On January 24, 1980, during her husband's tour in Belgium she had her second child, Chad Joseph. During this time in Europe, they travel through the different countries, France, England and the Netherlands. In 1981 they returned to California and in 1984 they transferred to Washington State where they currently live. Upon her return to Washington, Sue began a 25 year Civil Service career working at SWFPAC and the Naval Regional Command at Naval Submarine Base Bangor. Growing up she worked in her father's bakery helping out baking bread and other pastries. This developed her love of cooking and is why she became a great cook. Her other hobbies were knitting, reading and playing games. Sue was an avid game player and was VERY competitive! Lots of fun and laughter ensued when games were played with Sue. She enjoyed being with her family traveling around Washington but most importantly, she enjoyed being around her 3 grandsons, Luke, Aiden and Daniel. They were her joy. Sue is survived by her Husband Walter Louis Anderson (Andy), daughter Tiffany and Sean Sutterfield and grandson Aiden of Port Orchard, Daughter-in-law Minda Anderson, Grandsons Luke Owen and Daniel Walter of Silverdale, Siblings Gerald and Arleen Pepin Jr, Geraldine Reese, Judy Davidson, Janet and Jim Charin, Cindy and Dave Derernne, Michele and Joe Menard, along with many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she is preceded by in death by her brother Dennis Pepin and her son, Chad Joseph. Per Sue's wishes there will not be a formal service, but a celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The Lewis Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.